Royal Grove Hotel, Honolulu

I have been to Hawaii many times for pleasure. I'm afraid to say but Royal Grove was the worst hotel I've stayed in Hawaii. It was about 5 years ago so it might be changed. But when I stayed there, it was not neat, not friendly staff, noisy people...I left there next morning.

This hotel was good in all aspects. A nice place to enjoy. Good service was given by the hotel staff, would like to visit this place again along with my family and friends.

What a FANTASTIC experience! The service was great - the desk personnel are always willing and ready to help find what you needed. And Christy was especially familiar with tons of places - a GREAT assett to the hotel. The location was perfect - a 2-minute walk from the beach and a few seconds from Kuhio Avenue (which leads just about anywhere). It was within a block or two of everything you could possibly need. The price was less than half of what some of the neighboring hotels charge, and they are generous with shared amenities. Need a beach mat or towels? Use ours. Need a book or game? Use ours. Need to do some laundry? Use the reasonably priced coin-op machines. The cleanliness rating is a little lower, not as much because it is dirty but because it is old. Small rooms - pretty basic decor - old appliances and TVs, etc. BUT... the beds are comfortable and clean! If you are looking for a fancy and extravagent resort experience, this is not your place. But if you want a reasonable price with a family feel (within a few steps of the fancy places), and can look beneath the surface, Royal Grove is EXACTLY what you want! THANK YOU ROYAL GROVE!!!

After going to the R.G. for the last 34 years, I feel like it's my home away from home! We have never seen bugs in our room, the bathroom is clean, clean towels delivered to your room daily, the stove, refrig. and microwave are in good working order, and the cabinet is well supplied with dishes, etc, and the bed is comfortable We can afford to stay at a high rise, but why not save a little money! The other guests become friends as you sit in the lobby and visit and catch up on all the latest about each one. The pool will cool you off, and the desk people are friendly and helpful. We have stayed at the big name hotels with all the fancy schmancy decor, but they don't compare to the R.G. in the long run! Royal Grove is perfect for us.

My son, 27, is mentally challenged. He wants to take care of himself in Hawaii. I have helpers for him to do laundry and such. They checked into the hotel, put his personal belongings away and went to do laundry as Hawaii is moist and some thing became mildew. The laundry room door sricks and makes a bank when opened and closed. My son thought it was funny and banged it several times. The manager himself came in to see what it was. Well, my son had not gotten his shaving equipment in yet and was a bit shaggy. 6'3' and 230 lbs of marsh mellow /boy. The manager said that they have no security and my son could not stay there for the week! So he kicked him out even before he could finish his laundry. How narrow minded, how intolerant, how inconsiderate as my son had NO WHERE TO GO! So don't go here if you or your children big or small are handicapped, they don't want your $$!

It's a basic hotel but clean and comfortable, staff is very pleasant, and the location, a block from Waikiki Beach, is great. It's a wonderful value for budget travelers. The window airconditioners are incredibly noisy however. Even in June we found we could sleep comfortably without the air. Our room faced Uluniu Street and the motorcycles were very loud. Westill recommend it!

Wonderful cheap pristine clean place. 30 seconds from the beach. It is worth your while to be nice to the staff so you can get a room there next year...ya, staff are quirky (sometimes in a bit of a daze)...but you are saving lots of money (rooms are $55 - 75 per night). We are going back. Think Miami Vice series (original series not movie) and the elderly sitting around the colourful motels- and you have this place! Free boogie boards and matts to use. Happy travels and mahalo Royal Grove!!!!!

It's homey and friendly. The rooms are large and the staff very accomodating. Whatever you need, just ask and they do their best to get it for you. It's not fancy, but it's clean and safe.

Great place, great location, an excellent value. No fancy stuff here, just a fantastic vacation experience. I've gone back 4 years in a row, I love it so much.

as an ex kiwi it was ideal met alot of friendly people the sevice was great the receptionists were very helpfull we actualy walked in off the street . we had no accomodation arranged.